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1861-1877

Kyle, J.C., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: I Invite You

Sermon published by American tract society. The author invites the reader to come to Christ.

GLC02172.87

1861-1877

Kyle, J.C., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: Tomorrow--A Dialogue with Myself

Sermon published by American tract society. The author says one should put off repenting until tomorrow.

GLC02172.88

1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: The Ten Commandments

Published by American tract society. Exodus 20 : 3--17.

GLC02172.89

1861-1877

Autograph letter signed

Title: Not Now

Published by American tract society. Now is the time to believe in God.

GLC02172.90

1861-1877

Kyle, J.C., fl. 1860

Autograph letter signed

Title: Only Try

Published by American tract society. Only try to serve God.

GLC02172.91

1861-1877

Newspaper clipping

Title: Partial bio of Horatio Loomis Waite

Brief bio traces miltary career and post war activities.

GLC08284.007

22 April 1869

City of Burlington

Autograph document signed

Title: Deed

Cemetery grants plot to Harriet H. Wait

GLC08284.008

9 December 1865

City of Burlington

Autograph document signed

Title: Warranty Deed

Land agreement between Joseph Wait and the state of New Jersey.

GLC08284.009

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: Photo of Horatio Wait

He is in full military dress.

GLC08284.010

1861-1877

Photograph

Title: Photo of Horatio Wait

Copy of GLC08284.010.

GLC08284.011

19 July 1861

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Horatio Wait

Since he has been appointed assistant paymaster the author is enclosing his commission.

GLC08284.012

1861-1877

Autograph letter

Title: to Sam

He received the first chapter of Horatio Wait's book. He tells the story of a boiler explosion on board a ship.

GLC08284.013

16 November 1888

Autograph note

Title: to Unknown

"Tell father that the accompanying method has often been used to prevent people from assuming [illegible] position when they once get vertical." Includes illustration of woman being hanged.

GLC08284.014

1861-1877

Autograph manuscript

Title: List of Christmas Gifts

Someone lists their Christmas gift. Other side features illustration of blacksmith.

GLC08284.015

1861-1877

Autograph manuscript

Title: "And like said Jimmy when he had his quiet play spell..."

Seems to be about a child playing who later has to clean up. Other side features illustration showing little boy asking his grandma if she needs help.

GLC08284.016